Fundraising drive a tremendous success

Club 1941 is 50 members strong, and can be declared an unequivocal success for Northeastern Junior College, the NJC Foundation and the Hope Scholarship.

The March fundraising drive celebrated the college's 70-year history of providing quality educational opportunities for local students by ensuring that legacy will live on. Donors gave $116,215 to support the Hope scholarship, which provides funds for students from northeast Colorado who meet academic requirements to attend NJC.

To join the club, donors selected a year from NJC's history and donated a dollar amount equal or higher than the value of that year. Eighteen contributed at least $2,500 to the effort, earning them "Black and Gold" designations, while three donated at the "Plainsman" level of $5,000 or more per year. The best part is, 100 percent of the proceeds from the sale of these years goes to the Hope for Northeastern Colorado Scholarship Fund.

We thank all who joined us in their support of this valuable program that helps ensure success of local students. We also applaud the work of Cindy Johnson and the NJC Foundation to put together a unique fundraising drive that was as simple as it was creative, and of NJC and marketing director Barbara Baker in getting behind the effort with a promotional campaign that ensured its success.

Club 1941 is a shining example of the mutual support between the college and the community. Of course, that support can't end with this campaign. Donations are always welcome, as the need for scholarships that ensure area students can get the education they desire is constant. Contact Cindy Johnson at (970) 521-6603 or cindy.johnson@njc.edu to find out more about supporting the program today.

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